Pat McAfee never does “boring.” The man could make a DMV appointment sound like he’s turning up to an event. But even by his chaotic standards, the last few days have been a whirlwind of sports, controversy, and—because why not?—dirt bikes.
One moment, he’s replying to the claims that Aaron Rodgers’ exit from the Jets was because of the QB’s appearances on his show, with a Holiday snap. The next? He’s dodging body slams at WWE events. And now? He’s swapping microphones for motocross. Yeah, you read that right.
The man who once flipped punter stereotypes on their head is now flipping onto a dirt bike for the first time. McAfee teased it on his show, dropping hints about some Supercross-related media work. Then came the full reveal: a suited-up, full-send experience with Colt Nichols, a decorated Supercross rider.
It wasn’t exactly a “welcome to the league” moment, but for a first-timer, McAfee held his own.
The proof? His Instagram post, which screamed classic McAfee energy: “BIG THANKS to @_coltnichols.. for the conversation and the pony brother First time on a dirt bike.. I’m used to heavy bikes.. I had an absolute blast (3rd Slide is abaht the action) DA-DADADA-DA-DADADA.” If you don’t hear that post in his voice, you might need your football fan card revoked.
But this wasn’t just about Pat having fun in the dirt. Supercross got a massive W here. Bringing a star like McAfee into their world means eyeballs, engagement, and, let’s be honest, a whole new demographic of sports fans who might’ve never watched a race before. And Nichols? The 2021 250SX East Champion and 2023 AMA 450SX Rookie of the Year? He got a well-earned spotlight, breaking down the sport on McAfee’s show, cracking jokes, and giving fans a real look at Supercross life.
For a sport that thrives on adrenaline but often flies under the mainstream radar, this is the type of crossover that matters. Football fans might not know a triple jump from a triple option, but they know McAfee. And if Pat’s hyped about something, his audience listens. With the Indianapolis Supercross event coming up, the timing couldn’t have been better.
So what’s next for McAfee? Who knows. For now, he’s exposing the online keyboard warriors who have taken things way too far for anyone’s liking.
Pat McAfee’s replying to the troll with his humor
Pat McAfee doesn’t back down from a fight. Never did in the NFL. Not doing it now. After his “terrible” Canada comment during WWE’s Elimination Chamber, the internet came swinging. Death threats. Hate messages. You name it. But McAfee? He met it all with the same energy—a little sarcasm, a little humor, and a whole lot of McAfee.
On The Pat McAfee Show, he didn’t just address the backlash. He leaned into it. “You boo my country, I call yours terrible. Let’s shake hands.” Simple as that. He admitted his first reaction was “let’s fight” when hearing the anthem booed but added that he now gets why Canadians were upset.
He even joked about the most intense DM he got—someone who wanted him gone but drew the line at wishing harm on his daughter. “That’s why I thought I’d share,” McAfee said, throwing in his signature dry wit.
But here’s the thing—this isn’t just about wrestling or sports talk theatrics. The US-Canada tension is real. Ever since Trump floated the “51st state” idea, Canadian fans have been making their feelings loud and clear. NHL games. NBA games. Now WWE. And McAfee? He walked right into it.
However, WWE knew the crowd would boo. They planned for it. But McAfee? He just reacted in real-time. And now, he’s standing in the middle of a social media storm—some fans calling him out, others backing him up, and one particularly aggressive keyboard warrior from Chicago gunning for him. McAfee’s response? Classic. “I’ve probably earned most of them.”
At the end of the day, McAfee isn’t one to apologize just to smooth things over. He said his piece, took the heat, and turned it into another viral moment. Love him or hate him, the guy knows how to own a headline.
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